Joe Schmidt names uncapped Connacht trio in 38-man Six Nations squad

Joe Schmidt has unveiled a 38-man panel for Ireland's first two games in this year's Six Nations campaign.

Joe Schmidt names uncapped Connacht trio in 38-man Six Nations squad
Wed, 16 Jan, 2019 - 16:10

Joe Schmidt has unveiled a 38-man panel for Ireland's first two games in this year's Six Nations campaign.

Among them are three uncapped players - all from Connacht. Centre Tom Farrell, out-half Jack Carty and scrum-half Caolin Blade all get the nod.

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